Ladies who’ve had their babies and already have children

How are you all getting on? Is it total chaos? How’s the older ones coping and are you surviving 😂

I’m having my planned c section a week tomorrow and I’m so nervous, not for the op, but for life after and how my 3 year old little man is going to adapt, how I’m going to get some routine going and do the basics like get dressed and how hubby and I will cope.

I’m sure you’re all doing a fabulous job, would just like an insight of life to come 😊

Comments (13)

We are struggling not going to lie ! I have a newborn, 11 month old and 4 year old and can honestly say the 3 year age gap between my first 2 was so much easier. My middle baby is so jealous and she's still a baby just much bigger so giving her and the newborn attention at the same time is extremely hard when OH (other half) isn't around because if they both cry and want holding it doesn't work. My 11 month old likes to try slap the baby any chance she has x

Just to add we have all been ill since the day I went into labour 11 days ago...

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31/12/2017

Just to add we have all been ill since the day I went into labour 11 days ago so probably why it's been extra hard And now 4 yo has chicken pox too 😣 x

Oh my goodness bless you! That is such a small age gap, have you got anyone around to help you at all in the day - family wise? I’m hoping as my boys 3 and a bit, potty trained and a good sleeper it won’t be that bad, just worry about jealousy and upsetting him x

Oh my goodness bless you! That is such a small age gap, have you got anyone a...

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31/12/2017

Oh my goodness bless you! That is such a small age gap, have you got anyone around to help you at all in the day - family wise? I’m hoping as my boys 3 and a bit, potty trained and a good sleeper it won’t be that bad, just worry about jealousy and upsetting him x

I found 3 and a half years a great age gap ! Nope no help at all , dreading OH (other half) going back to work. I'm sure you'll be fine x

It is a real worry isn’t it, I just love my son so much and the thought of him feeling slightly pushed out really does upset me.

I think you’re right about including them, I’m hoping that will make him feel like he’s a really helpful important big brother, I’ve also heard bringing a gift to the hospital and saying it’s from the baby starts things off well x

We're finding it ok at the moment. I've got LO (little one) who is just over a week old now and my 2 year old DD. I try and include her so she helps with nappy changes and likes to cuddle and kiss her little sister alot. If DD (dear daughter) wants me then I make sure I put LO (little one) down and give DD (dear daughter) the attention. She's not old enough yet to fully understand so I think it's going pretty well.

The hardest part is getting ready in the morning! Even when I had just DD (dear daughter) when my OH (other half) is at home it would take ages to get ready. However when it was just me and DD (dear daughter) we could be up and dressed by 8am. So I think when OH (other half) goes back to work that will actually be easier in the morning, OH (other half) takes longer than I do to get ready! lol x

We're finding it ok at the moment. I've got LO who is just over a w...

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31/12/2017

We're finding it ok at the moment. I've got LO the attention. She's not old enough yet to fully understand so I think it's going pretty well.
The hardest part is getting ready in the morning! Even when I had just DD takes longer than I do to get ready! lol x

Sounds bizarre but this is one my my main concerns - mornings and being able to shower and get dressed. I’m a bit ocd and cannot stand to slob around all day - drives me mad xx

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